2026 Italian Grand Prix heat-hazard call at Monza

The FIA has declared the 2026 Italian Grand Prix a heat-hazard event at Monza, with reports saying teams must use cooling vests or add ballast.

The FIA has declared the 2026 Italian Grand Prix a heat-hazard event ahead of the Monza weekend, as reported by Formula1.com and BBC Sport. BBC Sport said the decision came with high temperatures continuing in Italy after a summer heatwave.

Autosport reported that the designation affects cockpit cooling requirements for the weekend. According to that report, drivers must either use cooling vests or have ballast fitted to the car if the cooling system is not used.

The decision is a regulatory step rather than an on-track result, but it brings driver cooling and car setup into focus before running at Monza. Formula1.com framed the announcement as a reminder of what the heat-hazard declaration means for teams and drivers.